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Director of Nursing salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 12 open job postings for Director of Nursing roles at 5 companies, updated Oct 1, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Director of Nursing: postings by posted pay12 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 12 bands from $85K to $145K. Median $118K; middle half $103K–$130K.Median $118K$85K$145K

Postings per pay band: $85K–$90K: 1; $90K–$95K: 0; $95K–$100K: 0; $100K–$105K: 3; $105K–$110K: 0; $110K–$115K: 0; $115K–$120K: 2; $120K–$125K: 1; $125K–$130K: 1; $130K–$135K: 2; $135K–$140K: 0; $140K–$145K: 2.

Pay by level

  1. Director$118K median · $103K–$130K typical · 12 postingsDirector: middle half $103K–$130K, median $118K

Companies hiring

  1. PACS$118K median · $103K–$130K typical · 6 postingsPACS: middle half $103K–$130K, median $118K
  2. Trinity Health2 postings · too few to show pay
  3. Brightview Senior Living2 postings · too few to show pay
  4. Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health1 posting · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. PACS · $118K median · 6 postings

By location

  1. United States$118K median · $103K–$130K typical · 9 postingsUnited States: middle half $103K–$130K, median $118K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $103K median, $100K–$121K typical, from 4 postings.

Newest Director of Nursing postings

  1. Director of NursingAngels of Care Pediatric Home Health · $90K–$110K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Director of Nursing - Maternity SuitesTrinity Health · Silver Spring, MD · $54.94–$82.40/hr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. 12884 - Director of NursingBrightview Senior Living · $135K–$145K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. 12978 - Director of NursingBrightview Senior Living · $120K–$135K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Director of NursingOkgov · Oklahoma City, OK · $85K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Director of Nursing make?

The median posted base pay for Director of Nursing jobs is $118K a year, from 12 job postings with pay at 5 companies.

What is the typical Director of Nursing pay range?

The middle half of postings list $103K–$130K. The top 10% list $140K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $100K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Director of Nursing jobs?

By median posted pay: PACS ($118K).

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